REVIEW QUESTIONS

TRUE / FALSE
Write T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

1. The information processing cycle includes steps for handling input, processing,
output, and storage.

2. Hardware is what makes a computer useful, not the operating system.

3. The purpose of application software is to operate and control computer

hardware by running utility programs.

4. One step in the boot process is to perform the power on self-test (POST), which makes
sure critical system components are working properly.

4. All personal computer operating systems are considered multiuser operating systems.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best response for the following statements.

1. Four popular __________ operating systems include iOS, Android, Windows

Phone, and Windows RT.
a. personal
b. server
c. mobile
d. network

2. In a computer system, a ___________ is any component the system requires to do

work.
a. user interface
b. resource
c. utility program
d. platform

3. A __________ operating system lets you work with more than one program at the
same time.
a. multitasking
b. single-user
c. multiuser
d. command-line

4. ___________ is the only way to end a computer session by turning off the power to
the computer.
a. Signing out
b. Locking
c. Shutting down
d. Restarting
5. When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ______.
a. information
b. storage
c. input
d. memory

WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Write a brief answer to the following questions.

1. Explain how a computer follow the Data Processing Cycle to perform tasks?
2. Explain any five input devices and their use
3. Describe any five output devices and their use
4. Discuss any five storage media and their use
5. Clearly explain two advantages of storing in the cloud versus local storage
6. Explain the concept of the CPU. Explain the parts of the CPU and their function
7. What is the purpose of an operating system?
8. What is the difference between system software and application software?
9. Why is managing memory one of an operating systems most important tasks?
10. What is the difference between signing out and locking the computer?
11. What is the difference between a command-line interface and a graphical user
interface?
12. Draw and explain the use of all flowchart symbols
13. What is the difference between absolute and relative values in spreadsheet?